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FA boss Dyke to give evidence to MPs

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke will on Tuesday give evidence to MPs on the hosting of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Didier Drogba close to emotional reunion with Chelsea and Jose Mourinho

Ivory Coast striker offered a 12-month playing contract that, initially, does not include a coaching role

The Joy of Six: sports ghost stories

Cricketers, baseball players and dogs named after big-serving tennis stars of the 1970s appear particularly prone to paranormal apparitions Continue reading...

Tuesday's gossip column

Man City want Drogba, Man Utd after Blind and Hummels, ex-Arsenal defender attacked by own fans plus more.

Queens Park Rangers close to agreeing £8 million transfer of Steven Caulker from Cardiff City

Harry Redknapp set to further bolster his defensive options following last week's signing of Rio Ferdinand

Gerrard backs Hodgson for England

Steven Gerrard backs Roy Hodgson to lead England to success after announcing his retirement from international football.

'No standout choice' for England

Bryan Robson believes there is not a standout candidate to replace Steven Gerrard as captain, but backs Wayne Rooney.

Steven Gerrard's highs and lows for England in pictures

After the former captain announced his retirement, some of the defining images from his 114 appearances Continue reading...

British executive Ray Whelan being held in notorious Rio de Janeiro prison

Businessman declared a fugitive by Brazilian police in prison housing murderers and drugs traffickers after attempts to secure bail rejected